Archived News for Executives and Senior Management - November, 2021
Basslink has gone into administration owing $70 million to the Tasmanian government.
Big plans hinge on rare skills
Experts say a skills shortage could put the government’s cyber strategy at risk.
Measures to protect quantum tech
The Federal Government says it wants to secure critical technology supply chains.
Post-COVID step missing
Brett Sutton and Stephen Duckett say there is a “missing recovery phase” in the national COVID-19 road map.
Solar city could self-power
Covering buildings in solar panels could see Melbourne generate almost all the energy it needs.
NAB posts big profit
NAB has posted a full-year cash profit of more than $6.5 billion, but the finance union says workers were behind the rise.
Feds to pay in huge phone deal
The Australian Government may pay for the majority of a deal that will see Telstra buy Pacific telco Digicel.
Stoker seeks disclosure shift
Assistant Minister to the Attorney-General Amanda Stoker says Australia’s whistleblowing laws.
Australia low on green table
Australia has ranked last among nations in the latest Climate Change Performance Index.
PM wants CCS for CEFC
The Federal Government wants to expand the Clean Energy Finance Corporation’s investment remit ...
Little help from long deadlines
Researchers have run a simple experiment to see what is the best deadline for actually achieving something.
NASA to fire at passing asteroid
Next year, NASA will crash a spacecraft into an asteroid to test ideas for planetary defence.
Safety probe for TAHE
Safety investigators are running an independent review of NSW’s $40 billion Transport Asset Holding Entity (TAHE).
Skills issues detailed
Employers have warned that border re-opening will not solve Australia’s skill shortages.
Surveys show safety split
Researchers are looking at how mining companies can better protect their workers from injury.
Sydney Airport buyout announced
A $23.6 billion takeover bid for the Sydney Airport has been announced.
Blockchain urged for key papers
Experts suggest government agencies use blockchain technology to secure vaccination certificates.